So if you're having trouble making up your mind on who to hire, let me help you out.

Nicole ByerThe Girl Code star and Upright Citizens Brigade alum has the improv skills to tackle live TV and the acting chops to handle sketch comedy. Plus, someone needs to take over Oprah impressions now that Maya Rudolph has left.

Lauren LapkusLapkus has been around for a while, but has never seemed to get the recognition she deserves. The Orange is the New Black actress (who plays C.O. Fischer) does great character work and has a nice Kristen Wiig vibe that the show could benefit from.

John Mulaney When Meyers takes over Late Nightmidseason, his Weekend Update replacement will have a huge seat to fill. Since SNL writer Mulaney has already proved his skill at desk work, why not promote him to cast member and give him the gig full-time?

Maria BamfordArrested Development's Bamford might be a little too established to join SNL, but with the show's four biggest names leaving, her comedy star power could help ease the transition. Plus, Bamford's offbeat style would be a nice complement to and welcome shakeup from the current cast's style.